A 48-year-old member asked:
How can i stop insomnia?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Slade Sucheckianswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Many ways: Need to define the cause if you can, then treat the problem. For ideopathic insomnia or shift work, you may need a hypnotic medicine. Otherwise, insomnia can be from anxiety/depression, urinary issues and bph, arrhythmias, hormonal, restless legs, sleep apnea, etc - can try a simple improvement of sleep hygiene, avoid stimulants & cut stress. Can try melatonin, cammomile or valarian root.
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Dr. Ranji Vargheseanswered
Sleep Medicine 19 years experience
Depends: Depends on if the insomnia is due to stress, psychiatric disorder, a primary sleep disorder, another medical condition, medications or poor sleep hygiene. The best treatment is addressing the reasons for the insomnia. Chronic insomnia is best treated with a behavioral program called cbt. Medications are usually indicated for short term use.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How can you stop the process of insomnia?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Try excellent sleep: Hygiene first. Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What causes insomnia and what can I do to stop it?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Slade Sucheckianswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Many reasons: Many reasons: need to define the cause if you can, then treat the problem. For ideopathic insomnia or shift work, you may need a hypnotic medicine. Otherwise, insomnia can be from anxiety/depression, urinary issues and bph, arrhythmias, hormonal, restless legs, sleep apnea, etc - need to treat each thing differently.
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